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When you get over 60, you realize time is much more important than money.

I totally agree. Another thing we have always done is to look for a church where we are needed, rather than for one that "meets our needs", as most people do who jump from church to church.

Islam is the newest of the three monotheistic religions - what do you call "ancient"? Islam did not even exist until 612 AD. Even at its height of power in the 8th century, there probably were not as many Moslems as Christians, but there were no real censuses in those days.

I agree adoption should be based on desire for a child and stability of the home, not on income or size of peoples house. Closed adoptions have caused problems. There have been several cases publicized in recent years where brother and sister have gotten married because they did not know they...

Modern Israel is made up of people who are genetically descended from those Jews who survived the persecution of the centuries. Most are probably descendants of the tribe of Judah, but some are descendants of the other 11 tribes. While Israel has been regathered and now possess much of their...

Everybody in this debate seems to assume government has the right to define and enforce marriage. However, this wasnt always the case, at least here in NYS. Except for a few years of issuing marriage licenses in the 1700s, the State had nothing whatever to do with marriage until about 1890...

Gen 2:7 And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul. Human life began when God breathed it into Adam. Eve was taken from Adam, who was already alive. Babies are formed from living egg and sperm cells...

The above is not as far out as it sounds! They are already trying to tax soft drinks, eliminate burgers and fries, etc. Big Brother is already declaring he knows what is best for you in other areas than schooling!

As Mohammed was not born until 570 AD and did not start his religion until 612 AD, it is obvious there were more Christians then Moslems throughout most of modern history. How many of each is subject to debate. What is a Christian? What is a Moslem? Christians often believe anyone who recites...

Obviously the account of Moses death was added onto the end by someone else, probably Joshua. That does not discredit Moses writing the rest. As I pointed out earlier in the thread, later scribes updated some of the place names. That does not discredit it either, any more than our updating King...

I should have checked the latest figures, which indicate 23 - 30% of US users still have dial-up, depending on whose figures you use. That is a problem - making such assumptions - which leads to people creating huge slow-loading websites inaccessible to people with slow connections and so...

Actually about 40% of the US is still on dial-up - almost half the nation is hardly "practically dead" - and much of the country is never likely to have broadband access as it wont happen unless the government subsidizes it, and the government is bankrupt. Much of rural America would not even...

Moses grew up in Pharaoh's court and was certainly quite literate, probably in several languages. The idea he couldn't have written down Genesis is both ridiculous and historically inaccurate. What two different accounts are these? Actually it does matter, because if the historical facts are...

Unless you have dial-up. Ubuntus modem support is pitiful and costs money.

There is no real archeological evidence for the Exodus, but what evidence would you expect to find of the rapid passage of a group of nomadic herders 3500 years ago? The other problem is looking in the right place. The common assumptions about the Exodus come from the speculations of...

2Ti 3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: Moses is credited with writing the first five books of the Bible, though it is obvious they were edited by later scribes who replaced obsolete...

Before jumping to conclusions, I would discuss the matter with them and see if they really understand the creeds. Many people disagree with the "Apostles Creed" because they believe "catholic church" refers to the Roman Catholic Church, whereas it really just means "universal church".

Rom 1:22 Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools, Rom 1:23 And changed the glory of the uncorruptible God into an image made like to corruptible man, and to birds, and fourfooted beasts, and creeping things. Rom 1:24 Wherefore God also gave them up to uncleanness through the...

I believe Churches incorporate because accountants tell them they have to to get tax exemptions, own property, etc., but apparently this isn't true because I believe in Virginia it is illegal for churches to incorporate and they seem to do fine.

Evolution started out as a scientific theory, but has indeed become a religion. Science prides itself on open-mindedness, free inquiry, and open discussion. None of these are now present with evolution. Anyone who questions it, even on purely scientific grounds, is ostracized by the scientific...